Jerry Carl actually said...

"This legislation would strike a balance between protecting the endangered species, which we should, and allowing for responsible land use and management."

"The need for modernization of the Endangered Species Act, ESA, is critical, and it is clear that this legislation requires reform to better serve both species and rural America."

"My bill, the Alabama Underwater Forest National Marine Sanctuary and Protection Act, is an important measure to safeguard Alabama's ancient underwater cypress forest."

"Thank you, Mr. Chairman, and thank you, Congressman Huffman, for your support on this bill. That really means a lot to us."